Director of Nursing

Uplift Hospice; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Arizona seeks a Director of Nursing to lead and oversee hospice clinical services. The successful candidate will ensure high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and staff performance management. Requirements include an active RN license in Arizona, five years of hospice nursing experience, and strong leadership skills. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in patient care and organizational growth.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Arizona.
• Minimum of 5 years of hospice or home health nursing experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of nursing leadership or management experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of all hospice clinical services.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support patient care.

Skills

Strong leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency with EMR systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Uplift Hospice is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful workplace.

About the Role

The Director of Nursing (DON) provides strategic and operational leadership for hospice clinical services and is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, compliant patient care. This role ensures adherence to hospice regulations, clinical standards, and organizational policies while supporting a growing hospice organization. The Director of Nursing holds ultimate accountability for hospice nursing services and clinical practice standards and delegates operational responsibilities as appropriate.

Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Oversight

• Provide leadership and oversight of all hospice clinical services to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered care.
• Ensure clinical care delivery aligns with hospice philosophy, individualized plans of care, and regulatory requirements.
• Support and guide ADON in day-to-day clinical operations and staff supervision.
• Serve as a clinical resource and escalation point for complex patient care situations.

Staff Supervision & Performance Management

• Directly supervise ADON and clinical staff; establish performance expectations and accountability.
• Conduct and oversee orientation, training, competency validation, and ongoing professional development for nursing staff.
• Complete formal performance evaluations, coaching, and corrective action in collaboration with Human Resources.
• Oversee staffing models, scheduling structures, and on-call clinical coverage, with operational support from ADON.

Regulatory Compliance & Quality

• Ensure compliance with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Conditions of Participation (42 CFR Part 418), state hospice regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Maintain readiness for surveys, audits, and inspections; lead corrective action planning as needed.
• Oversee Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities related to nursing services.
• Monitor clinical documentation quality and timeliness in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Serves as the primary nursing authority during regulatory surveys and audits.

Interdisciplinary Group & Collaboration

• Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, social work, chaplaincy, and other disciplines to support patient care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings and leadership forums.
• Partner with operations, intake, compliance, and executive leadership to align clinical and operational goals.

Policy, Procedure, & Program Development

• Develop, review, and implement clinical policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
• Ensure staff education and adherence to updated policies and regulatory changes.
• Support growth initiatives, service expansion, and scalability of clinical operations.

Strategic Leadership

• Collaborate with the Chief Nursing Officer on clinical strategy, performance goals, and organizational initiatives.
• Assist with budgeting, resource planning, and workforce development for nursing services.
• Promote a culture of clinical excellence, accountability, and compassionate care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of hospice or home health nursing experience preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of nursing leadership or management experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrate knowledge of hospice regulations, including CMS Conditions of Participation and state requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Required Skills

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with electronic medical record (EMR) systems.

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of hospice or home health nursing experience preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of nursing leadership or management experience strongly preferred.